McCauley Falls
King County, Washington
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- King County, Washington
- Access status
- Distant roadside view only; the falls are on private land and a closer visit needs the owners' permission
- The walk
- A short walk along the highway shoulder; no distance is given
- Ground & access
- Highway shoulder; watch for traffic.
McCauley Falls is a seasonal 75-foot falls on Hanstead Creek on the hillside north of the Cherry Creek valley near Duvall. The falls are on private land. The survey says the landowners have not closed access but ask that anyone who wants to visit the falls get permission in advance, because of past vandalism, dumping and illegal parking. Without permission, the survey says the best view is from beside SR 203 just north of the parking area for the Snoqualmie Wildlife Area Cherry Valley Unit. Walk a short way along the highway to get clear of the trees. The view is distant and partial, mainly in winter when the trees are bare and the creek is flowing. Do not go onto the private land without permission.
Plan your visit
Roadside view from beside SR 203 just north of the Snoqualmie Wildlife Area Cherry Valley Unit parking area, north of Duvall
The Northwest Waterfall Survey says to walk a short distance along SR 203 from the wildlife area parking to get clear of the trees. No distance is given.
Highway shoulder; watch for traffic.
Where to start
Parking area for the Snoqualmie Wildlife Area Cherry Valley Unit on SR 203, 1.3 miles north of downtown Duvall.
Timing & water
The survey says the falls are seasonal and are partly visible from SR 203 when the trees are bare in winter.
Before you go
No fee is mentioned.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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